Roger Goodell: 'We were wrong' on prior protests, NFL believes 'black lives matter'

Associated Press
Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says
The Catholic church is refusing to cooperate with a Washington state investigation into whether it unlawfully used charitable trust funds to cover up sexual abuse by priests, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Thursday, asking a court to force the Seattle Archdiocese to turn over decades of records. The archdiocese called the allegations a surprise, saying in a statement that it welcomed the investigation and has been collaborating since receiving a subpoena last July. The archdiocese shares the state's goals — “preventing abuse and helping victim survivors on their path to healing and peace," it said.
Associated Press
Senate scrambles to pass bill improving air safety and service for travelers as deadline nears
The Senate is scrambling to pass a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and improve customer service for air travelers before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires at midnight on Friday. If senators can’t resolve a series of disputes over the measure by then, around 3,600 FAA employees could be furloughed, potentially exacerbating existing staffing shortages. The FAA says no one in “safety critical” positions — like air traffic controllers — would be affected if the deadline is missed, and the safety of the flying public would not be at risk.
Associated Press
Closure of California federal prison was poorly planned, judge says in ordering further monitoring
The plan to close a troubled prison in California where female inmates suffered sexual abuse by guards was “ill-conceived,” a judge said while ordering close monitoring and care of the incarcerated women who were moved to other federal facilities across the country. U.S. District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said in Wednesday's order that last month's decision by the Bureau of Prisons, or BOP, to shut down FCI Dublin “created serious concerns” for the well being of more than 600 women who were transferred out. The prisons bureau announced April 15 that it would shutter FCI Dublin despite attempts to reform the beleaguered facility after an Associated Press investigation exposed rampant staff-on-inmate abuse.
Associated Press
FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that's probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and the way such technology has already surfaced in politics. The official noted an episode in Slovakia early this year in which audio clips resembling the voice of the liberal party chief — purportedly capturing him talking about hiking beer prices and rigging the vote — were shared widely on social media just days before parliamentary elections.
Associated Press
Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted
A Colorado abortion fund said Thursday it’s helped hundreds access abortion in the first months of 2024, many arriving from Texas where abortion is restricted, showing a steady increase in need each year since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. The U.S. Supreme Court's decision left a patchwork of state bans, restrictions and protections across the country. In response, a national makeshift network of individuals and organizations help those seeking abortions in states where it's restricted, including the Colorado-based Cobalt Abortion Fund.
Associated Press
Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, judge rules
A convicted scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress and who is accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from several victims should be extradited to the United Kingdom, a federal court has ruled. Marianne Smyth, who accusers say has also fashioned herself as a witch, a psychic and a friend to Hollywood stars, has been in a Maine jail waiting to learn if she will be extradited. U.S. Magistrate Judge John Nivison ruled on Thursday that there is sufficient evidence to certify Smyth's extradition to the U.K. to face charges.
Reuters
US to post influenza A wastewater data online to help with bird flu probe, official says
CHICAGO (Reuters) -The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to post data on influenza A found in wastewater in a public dashboard possibly as soon as Friday that could offer new clues into the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle herds. CDC wastewater team lead Amy Kirby told Reuters that the agency has identified spikes of influenza A, of which H5N1 is a subtype, in a handful of sites and is investigating the source. Kirby said the CDC has been collecting influenza data in wastewater in about 600 sites since at least last fall to better track respiratory infections.
AFP
Stormy Daniels denies cashing in on claimed tryst with Trump
Stormy Daniels finished her marathon testimony at Donald Trump's hush money trial on Thursday with attorneys for the former president seeking to paint her as a greedy liar who profited from her allegations.On Thursday, Trump's lawyers sought to suggest that Daniels was out for the money, cashing in on her story in a book for which the defense claimed she received $800,000.
CBS News
Chevrolet Malibu drives into sunset as GM makes way for electric cars
At its height, the Chevy Malibu won Motor Trend Car of the Year 1997 because of its smooth ride and fuel economy.
CBS News
Times Square NYPD machete attacker sentenced to 27 years
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
NBC News
Ex-roommate reveals final text sent to Idaho slayings victim Madison Mogen
A former roommate of the four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death in their off-campus home in 2022 shared the last text she sent to one of the victims, Madison Mogen.
Associated Press
Chad's military ruler declared winner of presidential election, while opposition disputes the result
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) — Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week's presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. The figures showed Deby Itno won with just over 61% of the vote, with the runner-up Masra falling far behind with over 18.5% of the vote.
Associated Press
US utility pledges more transparency after lack of notice it empowered CEO to make plant decisions
The nation's largest public utility on Thursday pledged to be more transparent after it took months to disclose that a general budget vote by its board last year also gave the CEO the final decision over several proposed natural gas power plants. The decision followed an August meeting in which the federal utility's board cast the budget vote that quietly gave President and CEO Jeff Lyash the final say over the projects, including the replacement of the aging coal-fired Kingston Fossil Plant with a natural gas plant. The decision stood in contrast to a more publicized vote in May 2023 when the board, with a new majority selected by President Joe Biden, took back the final decision-making authority on the Kingston plant.
AFP
London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes
The London and Frankfurt stock exchanges hit record highs Thursday as the Bank of England kept its interest rate at a 16-year high but raised hopes of a cut in the coming months.His comments raised hopes that the BoE could soon cut rates.
Time
Seeing MLK's Legacy at the Gaza Solidarity Protests
Like student protesters today, Martin Luther King Jr. and other 1960s civil rights activists were criticized as disruptive and disorderly.
USA TODAY
4 flight attendants arrested after allegedly smuggling drug money from NYC to Dominican Republic
Four flight attendants were taken into custody after an investigation revealed a drug-smuggling operation from New York to the Dominican Republic.
TODAY
Let your mom know she's the queen of your heart with one of these Mother's Day messages
Not sure what to write in a Mother's Day card? Choose between these short, inspiring and funny 'Happy Mother's Day' messages for all the moms in your life.
Reuters
US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research
A U.S. congressional committee on China has asked leading research university Georgia Institute of Technology to detail its collaboration with a Chinese university facing U.S. government restrictions due to its alleged ties to the country's military. Georgia Tech partnered with China's northeastern Tianjin University on cutting edge technologies despite its documented ties to the People's Liberation Army (PLA), John Moolenaar, the new Republican chairman of the House of Representatives' select committee on China, wrote in a letter on Thursday to the U.S. school's president Angel Cabrera. But the Georgia Tech scientist who led the project defended the research, saying all the results were available to the public, that it had passed extensive legal reviews, and that only a small portion of the funding came from the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI), which is heavily sponsored by the Pentagon.
Associated Press
Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving, as backers of the legislation hope to reduce distracted driving accidents and deaths after nearly two decades of pressing the measure. Gov. Josh Shapiro's office said Thursday that the Democrat will sign the bill, 18 years after he first introduced a similar bill when he served in the state House of Representatives. The bill also includes a provision long-sought by the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus as a bulwark against racial profiling.
TODAY
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Roger Goodell: 'We were wrong' on prior protests, NFL believes 'black lives matter'

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Catholic church is stonewalling sex abuse investigation, Washington attorney general says

Senate scrambles to pass bill improving air safety and service for travelers as deadline nears

Closure of California federal prison was poorly planned, judge says in ordering further monitoring

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

Colorado-based abortion fund sees rising demand. Many are from Texas, where procedure is restricted

Scammer who claimed to be an Irish heiress should be extradited to UK, judge rules

US to post influenza A wastewater data online to help with bird flu probe, official says

Stormy Daniels denies cashing in on claimed tryst with Trump

Chevrolet Malibu drives into sunset as GM makes way for electric cars

Times Square NYPD machete attacker sentenced to 27 years

Ex-roommate reveals final text sent to Idaho slayings victim Madison Mogen

Chad's military ruler declared winner of presidential election, while opposition disputes the result

US utility pledges more transparency after lack of notice it empowered CEO to make plant decisions

London, Frankfurt stocks hit record highs on rate-cut hopes

Seeing MLK's Legacy at the Gaza Solidarity Protests

4 flight attendants arrested after allegedly smuggling drug money from NYC to Dominican Republic

Let your mom know she's the queen of your heart with one of these Mother's Day messages

US committee targets Georgia Tech's alleged ties to Chinese military linked research

Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

The part of motherhood we forgot to tell you about